Welcome To Week #24

Week TWENTY FOUR: FEBRUARY 9 - 13, 2026

MON 2/9 PERFORMING ARTS WEEK 🎨

🎭🎪 Performances (Quad) Lunch

💌 🎭 Valentine’s Grams (Drama) Lunch

💖👧🤝 Valentine’s Grams (Girls League) Lunch

💋 Valentine’s Grams (Project Blush) Lunch

🐂💎 Brahma Foundation Parent Meeting (Corkrum Corral) 6:00pm

🐂🌛 Special Programs Parent Night

TUE 2/10

🎤 WVUSD Choir Exchange – (Theater) 10am - 4:30pm

🎭🎪 Performing Arts Game (Quad) Lunch

WED 2/11 ⏰ LATE START

🎓 LAST CHANCE Senior Grad Sales (USB Patio) Lunch

🎭🎪 Performing Arts Challenge (Quad) Lunch

THUR 2/12

🍧🎭 Snow Cones for Performing Arts (Amphitheater) Lunch

👗📸 Brahma Foundation Fashion Show Rehearsal (Lower 400) 4:00pm

FRI 2/13

🔥📣🎨 Performing Arts Rally

👗📸 Brahma Foundation Fashion Show Rehearsal (Lower 400) 4:00pm

SAT 2/14

💘 Valentine’s Day

💃🕺 Dance & Performance @ Glendale HS

SUN 2/15

🥁 Drumline Competition @ Rancho Cucamonga

🎭💙 We love our Performing Arts! Are you in a performing arts program here at DBHS?
We are celebrating YOU this week. Come out to the quad for various activities at lunch.
Be sure to stop by the Amphitheater with your digital ID on Thursday to get a special treat.

💖🧠 Interested in becoming a Peer Counselor? Applications are now available for students wishing to join Peer Counseling next year. Come into the Wellness Center to scan the QR code that will take you to the Google Form to apply. We’re looking for empathetic students wishing to learn more about themselves and others in this elective class.

Students who take Peer Counseling for one year become eligible to work in the Wellness Center. Don’t wait. Apply today. (Mesdjian)

🧠🌱 Are you ready to THRIVE? The Diamond Bar High School Peer Counseling program is hosting Thrive: A Wellness Forum on Thursday, Mar 12, periods 1–4 in the gym. If you’d like to interact with a diverse group of others, learn new perspectives, and become your best self, pick up a permission slip in the Wellness Center in room 254, adjacent to the upper quad.

The first 100 students to submit a permission slip are welcome to attend. (Mesdjian)

💼 FBLA ISLC Study Sessions

Attention all FBLA ISLC competitors: Study sessions will be held every Monday from 3:40pm - 4:30pm. Attendance will be taken and it is mandatory for all competitors to attend at least 2 study sessions per month. (T. Pierce)

🏃💪 Track Tryouts

• Tryouts for SPRINTS will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – February 9 thru February 12

• Tryouts for DISTANCE will be Monday thru Wednesday – February 9 thru February 11

• Tryouts for THROWS will be Monday & Tuesday – February 9 & 10

• Tryouts will begin during 6th period and will continue until about 4:30pm at the track

• Athletes must be athletically cleared and in good academic standing in order to try out

• Spring tryouts are for WINTER SPORT athletes ONLY

Please see Coach Cooke in room 565 for more information

🎓 Class of 2026, what are you wearing on May 28th?

If you have not yet purchased your cap, gown, and tassel, Moon Grad Services will be here on Wednesday, Feb 11, during lunch. They will be set up outside of the USB room to take orders.

You may pay with cash, card, or Apple Pay. Do not miss this opportunity — this is their last visit to campus before prices increase online!

DISNEY GRAD NITE – CLASS OF 2026

🎉 SAVE THE DATE for Grad Night on Sun, May 17. If you have already purchased tickets, you will be able to log in to gofan.co to select your bus assignment in February. If you would still like to purchase a Grad Nite ticket, tickets will also be available in February. (Van Horn)

DIGITAL ID

💳 Your Digital Student ID is now available to use! Please take a moment to download the Minga App. https://minga.io/

Here’s how your new Digital ID card will make your life easier:
• Use your ID anytime with the Minga App on your phone, or from any browser at app.minga.io.
• Use your digital ID to get into school events and activities quickly.

• Keep up with school events and news with your personalized home feed.

• Stay updated on school events and news with your personalized home feed.

Instantly change and update stickers and badges on your ID for different activities.

Your Digital ID is ready for you!

1) Download the Minga App or go to https://app.minga.io

• iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/minga/id1376350263
• Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.minga.app.android

2) Sign in with Google Sign In (use your school email address).
3) Click Student Tools to view your ID.

Remember, the digital ID is a convenience but you should always have the physical ID issued to you at registration. In addition, screen shots of your school ID will not be accepted.

Read full issue here: Senior Bulletin February 2026 Issue

ADMISSION UPDATES
• Most college decisions are still pending
- Stanford: early April
- Ivy League: late March - early April
- UCs: March 1 - March 31 (UC Berkeley notifies ~8% in February)

• Some CSU deadlines were extended
- East Bay, Monterey Bay, Dominguez Hills, Channel Islands, SF, Sonoma, Humboldt
- Check deadlines: https://www.calstate.edu/apply/pages/application-dates-deadlines.aspx

• Don’t stress about why you did or didn’t get in
- Admissions decisions consider many factors
- Focus on schools that accepted you and finding the best fit

• You must notify colleges of schedule or grade changes
- Dropped a class or earned below C-
- Use college portals or email admissions

• Transcripts
- UCs and CSUs do NOT want transcripts right now
- If requested, submit via Parchment

FINANCIAL AID
• Complete the FAFSA (2026-27)
- Required for graduation (or submit Opt-Out form)
- Use California Colleges + your school Google account
- https://www.californiacolleges.edu/#/

• FAFSA deadline: March 2
- Complete ASAP to receive financial aid packages sooner

• Cal Grant reminders
- GPA already submitted by DBHS
- Create a WebGrants for Students account to claim awards
- https://mygrantinfo.csac.ca.gov/

• Free FAFSA help available
- Cash for College workshops
- Feb 7 workshop at Mt. SAC

MT. SAC
• Attend required workshops (Library, periods 1-6)
- Feb 17 - Application workshop
- Feb 20 - Application make-up
- Mar 10 - Account claim / assessment
- Mar 26 - Next steps / summer programs

• Questions
- Visit the College & Career Center or see Ms. Quiroa

SCHOLARSHIPS
• WV Educational Foundation Scholarships
- Multiple $1,000 awards
- Due March 13

• PWAG Scholar Dollars
- $1,000 scholarships
- Due February 12

• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Awards $500 - $5,000
- Due February 15

• Student-View Scholarship
- Awards up to $5,000 (random drawing)
- Due April 23

• Many more scholarships available
- Cybersecurity, journalism, disability, service, STEM, medical programs
- Check the full Senior Bulletin for details

How to Use CCGI to Complete Your FAFSA

Follow these steps to complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) through CCGI (CaliforniaColleges.edu). Using CCGI connects your FAFSA directly with your high school and makes the process smoother and more secure.

Step 1: Go to the CCGI Website Visit CaliforniaColleges.edu.

Step 2: Launch FAFSA Through CCGI After logging in, launch your FAFSA application from within CCGI. Important: Do not go directly to the FAFSA website. Starting from CCGI ensures your FAFSA links correctly to your school and district, helping your counselors track completion and avoid errors.

Step 3: Sign In With Your School Email Select "Sign in with Google" and use your school-issued email address (for example,@wvusd.org). This keeps your account connected to your school and gives you access to the correct CCGI tools.

Step 4: Complete Your FAFSA Once you've launched FAFSA through CCGI, follow the instructions to fill out and submit your FAFSA. Your information will transfer securely to the FAFSA site.

Hello Senior Parents,

If you would like to purchase a senior ad in this year's yearbook, please see the attached flyer for all of the information. This year we are working with our publishing company, Varsity, to provide you with the opportunity to create your ad with their easy to use website. If you have any questions, please contact the yearbook adviser, Mrs. Stacy Tenace at stenace@wvusd.org.

Thank you,

The Yearbook Staff